Truck Helper (Temporary)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Gainesville, FL

1d•$15 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Truck Helper assists with donation pickups by riding in a Salvation Army truck, helping navigate routes, and lifting, carrying, hauling, loading, and unloading donated items. The position also supports donation handling, customer interactions, deliveries, and routine truck maintenance. This is a temporary, full-time position for up to 90 days, scheduled Tuesday through Saturday for 35 hours per week.

Requirements

Six months of experience lifting and hauling heavy items such as appliances and furniture, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving lifting and carrying heavy objects.
Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, and standing, and some climbing.
Ability to ride in a vehicle daily and work outdoors with exposure to varying weather, noise, dust, and dirt.
No formal education required.
No licenses or certifications required.

Responsibilities

Ride in a Salvation Army truck on scheduled donation pickup routes and help navigate by reading maps or handwritten directions.
Briefly inspect donated items to determine whether they can be accepted under established policies and explain acceptance policies to customers.
Lift, carry, and haul donations into the truck; pack items to make efficient use of space, prevent damage, and maintain safety.
Prepare accurate and complete donation receipts for customers.
Maintain positive relationships with donors and promote a favorable image of The Salvation Army.
Unload donations at the warehouse and distribute items to appropriate locations.
Load items onto the truck for disposal at the dump.
Deliver appliances and furniture purchased by customers.
Perform routine truck maintenance, check fluid levels regularly, and coordinate or participate in repairs as needed.
Help ensure the accountability, security, and safety of donations while in transit and the vehicle's compliance with established standards.